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you and your two best friends are driving 8 hours to Wendyscon, it's 20 minutes in, you're out of the city, the driver stops to get gas from completely empty and starts hinting about you paying for it. you wander inside. a bored looking woman in her 40s is standing behind the counter daydreaming. there are copious ads for vape products behind her. you don't expect you'll be stopping anywhere else any time soon. you turn and breathe in deeply the sights and smells of the gas station convenience store: donuts in a donut case -Fresh local doughnuts? maybe 2 day old Krispy Kreme? Who knows? A bunch of hot coffee dispensers with creamers of all types imaginable. Nearby there's an entire section of "Little Debbie" products, honey buns, Zebra cakes, a veritable smorgasbord of pastry delight. A fountain drink section is the next thing your puny mind must contend with, with four flavors of slushy and what must be a dozen different flavors of soda up for offer. An enormous cup is on display, with promises of Free Refill, You probably shun the little end aisle with the automotive stuff and ramen bricks and phone chargers and unrefrigerated cases of soda and water bottles. Maybe you make your first selection on the other end of the store? Where Monster Ultra can be had for the nigh-unbelievable price of 2/$4? You've got your drink situation taken care of now. Maybe you got a Yoo-Hoo instead of the Monster? Or was it the siren call of the Mountain Dew bottle that got you to open that icy tomb of drinks? No matter. Are you the kind of person to immediately start your day with a Hot Dog Roller product? Maybe a Jalapeno Sausage is how you get your kicks at 8:05AM on a Saturday in your buddy's Prius? How do you feel about eating Nachos in tight confines of a car with the only two of your friends that wanted to go to this thing, and you really don't know them that well, to be honest. Finally the stockpiling can begin, the important aisles are here. BAM, Beef Jerky and nuts. HYAH candy bars and gum, more types than any man could taste in a lifetime. Chips, so many chips. And then there's the poo poo that you can only really get at the convenience store: COMBOS. CHEX MIXES. Bags of those tasty brown wood chips! This, surely, is the heart and sole of your journey, is it not? How could anyone overlook the perfect travel food? Grasping various bags, bottles, trays, bars, and packages, you head up to the cash register. The lady says "morning". There's a see through display in the counter you unburden yourself at. Scratch off lottery tickets. Is it your lucky day? You'll never know, if you don't get one. Maybe you ask for a pack of cigarettes? Or some dip, to cunningly spit in the driver's cup later? Your card is approved. The cashier is looking straight ahead. She finally acknowledges you with a slight nod. she does not offer you a receipt. you did not see one print out. So, what do you buy at the convenience store before a long trip?
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Jun 18, 2021 08:23
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Beer. And a fountain soda or something to put the beer in so the cops don't know what's going on.
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Jun 18, 2021 15:40
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Biggest slim jim they have and a 20 ounce mello yello maybe also a snickers
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Jun 18, 2021 19:16
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Slim jims or some other sort of beef sticks Cheese & pretzel combos Those starburst gummies with the juice inside 44oz dr. pepper from the fountain with lots of ice
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Jun 18, 2021 20:29
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I usually get a fountain drink, since they are typically cheaper than buying bottle soft drinks and then one of those $.99 bags of Ritz cheese crackers. If they don't have that I get a candy bar.
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Jun 18, 2021 22:34
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gonna browse and see what looks interesting. prolly just a snack bag and some candy tho, if i have any say in it we’re swinging by mcdonalds for some sausage mcmuffins
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Jun 19, 2021 00:49
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condoms, air fresheners, gallon of milk
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Jun 19, 2021 16:07
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I would say cigarettes but there is no way I am going on a road trip that I'm not already prepped at least half a carton, but, I might buy a couple more packs just to be on the safe side. Same mindset, gotta have drinks but I would already have a cooler stocked up with a variety of beverages. With all that said I feel like "road jerky" is quintessential.
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Jun 19, 2021 19:15
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beef jerky and a bottle of sweet tea if they have it. ^^^^ i will also already have smokes. if it is a nicer store and they have Hunt Brothers pizza that looks like it was actually made that day, i might grab a slice
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Jun 19, 2021 20:09
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I always stock up a day or two before at the grocery store to save a bunch of cash, but always scope what's good at the stations I stop at on my regular ~800 mile stint. Top priority to cool potato chips that I can't find by me: Jays BBQ and Utz Red Hot have to be the best, Zapp's Jalapeno are amazing too but they're finally stocked by me. Caffeine of some sort, pref black cold brew to avoid crashes, or the Rockstar Island Fruit that I can't find anymore. Maybe unsweetened ice tea.
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Jun 19, 2021 23:53
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if i forgot water i will purchase 1 single bottle of water. dont want to be giving my disgusting fail digestive system anything to do for a car trip. ill also skip breakfast and lunch, etc, op. only water. and small sips. some gum if there is going to mountains involved, for the ears. sound bitchmade? sound p*ssy? yep, youre right. thats just my life.
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Jun 20, 2021 00:27
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my wife always gets frito's and they stink up the whole car with that lovely toasted corn smell i put a ban on frito's for all future road trips
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Jun 20, 2021 02:03
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mlnhd posted:my wife always gets frito's and they stink up the whole car with that lovely toasted corn smell Is it assumed that corn nuts is included in your ban? Because those are even more corny smelling DeadFatDuckFat fucked around with this message at 15:49 on Jun 20, 2021 |
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Jun 20, 2021 07:00
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3 of those big pickles in a bag Sour patch kids Water And then I start walking home without telling my friends why
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Jun 20, 2021 21:40
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Some cheezits for sure
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Jun 20, 2021 23:59
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The largest fountain drink they have that could still fit in my cup holder (usually 64 oz) Bottled water (usually less than 64 oz) Whatever hot garbage they have that's sitting under the heating lamp (7-11 jalapeno cream cheese taquitos are  )
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Jun 23, 2021 09:17
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metachronos posted:Slim jims or some other sort of beef sticks (or the beef and cheese packs) ----------------
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Jun 23, 2021 19:14
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Pringles is a must
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Jun 24, 2021 00:32
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slim jims are poo poo its just a stick of grease
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Jun 24, 2021 01:02
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Just returned from a road trip like 15 minutes ago. For me it's more about the weird stuff that I can find at a convenience store out of the way. Unfortunately this time it wasn't exciting and I ended up with 2 bottles of gatorade and some pepperoni combos. I also think that's the first time I've had combos. They were whelming.
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Jun 24, 2021 01:06
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$40 worth of $2 scratchers and I stand at the counter scratching every single one while you wait in line behind me with an armful of goods, your cheap cold drinks getting warm, your cheap hot snacks getting cold, you constantly re-adjusting, trying to catch the bag of Bugles that's about to fall with your elbow, while you're focused on this delicate balancing act, you squeeze through the foam cup you use to hold your 44 oz. fountain soda. I glance to my left, not far enough to actually see you behind me. I ask the cashier scan my tickets and cash me out. She hands me $14. "Can I getta packa Black & Mild, wood tip?"
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Jun 24, 2021 02:08
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Zippy the Bummer posted:slim jims are poo poo its just a stick of grease Exactly. ----------------
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Jun 24, 2021 23:01
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Squirt of vanilla from either the soda machine or coffee station into a Coke slushie/icee look for breakfast pizza, the best breakfast pizza comes from a gas station and it's covered in bacon crumbles and the grease leaks through paper plates Biggest size soda fountain cup filled with cold brew coffee, no ice. That's like 8+ cups of coffee for $1.50. Combine with ice from the cooler later on in your road trip when you need a boost. Get the trucker meth pills that are on a display next to the register. Save them for when you reach the destination so you can unload a truck full of furniture and storage tubs at 100% speed no matter what.
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Jun 25, 2021 06:55
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A quart of Borden chocolate milk and a king size Payday.
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Jun 26, 2021 10:39
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Chief McHeath posted:$40 worth of $2 scratchers and I stand at the counter scratching every single one while you wait in line behind me with an armful of goods, your cheap cold drinks getting warm, your cheap hot snacks getting cold, you constantly re-adjusting, trying to catch the bag of Bugles that's about to fall with your elbow, while you're focused on this delicate balancing act, you squeeze through the foam cup you use to hold your 44 oz. fountain soda. I glance to my left, not far enough to actually see you behind me. I ask the cashier scan my tickets and cash me out. She hands me $14. "Can I getta packa Black & Mild, wood tip?" I barge in when this happens and tell them i have a child in the car. Checkmate LineHogs.
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Jun 26, 2021 18:20
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Oh Don Piano posted:I barge in when this happens and tell them i have a child in the car. Checkmate LineHogs. "My dog is locked in a hot car. Air conditioning is off and he is not listening to his favorite music."
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Jun 27, 2021 06:06
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I was on a road trip and on one snack stop I got two things that aren't available by me: Zapp's Cajun dill gator tators and a moon pie 
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Jun 28, 2021 21:30
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Those slim almond bags are very good for just "drinking" as you drive without getting your hands all gross (if you're going for the ones with flavor).Crusty Nutsack posted:I was on a road trip and on one snack stop I got two things that aren't available by me: Zapp's Cajun dill gator tators and a moon pie Hell yeah.
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Jun 28, 2021 23:14
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Crusty Nutsack posted:I was on a road trip and on one snack stop I got two things that aren't available by me: Zapp's Cajun dill gator tators and a moon pie those gator taters are amazing. wish they were available here 
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Jun 28, 2021 23:19
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If it's early morning, a big coffee and a pack of coconut donuts. If it's later in the day and I'm caffeinated, a big thing of white milk (and a pack of coconut donuts). On a road trip all you get from fast food is pop, so the milk is a nice change of pace. ----------------
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Jul 20, 2021 16:33
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i cant drink milk. sad life
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Jul 21, 2021 00:40
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someties get oak milk from the store but its $$$$$$ so only very rare treat
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Jul 21, 2021 00:41
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Smythe posted:someties get oak milk from the store but its $$$$$$ so only very rare treat Got a blender and an old pair of pantyhose just lying around? You know what to do.
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Jul 21, 2021 02:58
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Smythe posted:i cant drink milk. sad life I can't remember the thread but someone recommended it and I started buying Fairlife. Well, just once so far. I got it because that it's ultra filtered and lasts a long time because I use milk slowly. It's also lactose free. I don't remember the price though. ----------------
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Jul 21, 2021 06:50
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Party-size spicy nacho Doritos, party-size white cheddar Popcorners, 2-liter Coke. We can go eight hours without protein, but not without finger food. edit: Smythe posted:someties get oak milk from the store but its $$$$$$ so only very rare treat uh, oak milk? Is that a thing now too?
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Jul 28, 2021 04:31
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I actually read the OP thoroughly this time, and I gotta agree with the brown wood chips. 
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Jul 28, 2021 14:16
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mlnhd posted:I actually read the OP thoroughly this time, and I gotta agree with the brown wood chips. There's no way that's real.
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Jul 29, 2021 01:50
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they're real and they're spectacular
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Jul 29, 2021 01:56
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muscles like this! posted:There's no way that's real. They are 110% real and I love them
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I'm afraid to get those because I like getting the rare one in the regular bag and I think that might be being too greedy. The hubris of man.
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